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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.60, 18,227.10 and 8,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.60, 18,227.10 and 8,253.80 is: 12,361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.60 : 18,227.10 = 8,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.60/18,227.10 = 8,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.60x = 18,227.10 × 8,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.60x = 150,442,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,442,837.98/12,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.17

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